{"id":31,"date":"2024-01-31T22:51:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T22:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontariolistshub.com\/?p=31"},"modified":"2024-01-31T22:51:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T22:51:23","slug":"become-a-correctional-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontariolistshub.com\/become-a-correctional-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Correctional Officer In Ontario (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"

While there are a lot of places where you could get certified and gain on-the-job skills, it’s very common to become a Correctional Officer working in a detention facility. Also, if you have a college degree in Law, it’s one of the many possible career paths for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

You must have completed the Ministry administered aptitude, cognitive ability, and behavioral tests hold a certification in Emergency First Aid to complete the required employment security screening process and training program required to qualify as a correctional officer in Ontario.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a Correctional Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining Law and order within the facilities, supporting rehabilitation, counseling inmates, supervising the activity of inmates, inspecting and maintaining safety within prison facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Become A Correctional Officer In Ontario<\/span><\/h2>\n

You need to qualify for an operating license by completing the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. You will need an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent certification.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. You will need to complete your security guard training from a Ministry-approved training center either online or in-class in Ontario. The test is carried out at one of the Drive Test locations across Ontario.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. You will need to complete First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training through a WSIB approved provider such as the Red Cross. You only need to pass the level one (emergency First Aid) training.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Pass a compulsory test issued by the Ministry. The test consists of 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) completed within 75 minutes. Take time to fully prepare because there are no limits on the number of test attempts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you get the 62% pass rate, you can apply for your license online (through the security service in Ontario).<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note that you need to have an Ontario testing completion number (TCN) from your training provider and a credit card for you to book a test online.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Complete the Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants (FITCO) and the correctional officer pre-employment medical exam. You can only book a fitness examination through an accredited testing college, which requires you to pay a minimum of $70 per test, which goes directly to the college.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should also note that if you are 45 years of age or older, you will need an OFT-09 Physicians Clearance document included in the credentials required for registration.<\/span><\/p>\n

You also need to have a near-perfect criminal record.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Have a drivers’ license, and be able to drive\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this profession, patience is a huge virtue as haste makes waste. You will be working with people undergoing disciplinary help to become better versions of themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

You should have a keen eye for detail, good judgment, a positive disposition, analytic skills, and self-discipline.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Long Does It Take To Get Hired As A Correctional Officer In Ontario?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The main hurdle you have to overcome is The Correctional Training Program (CTP) at the CSC National Training Academy in Kingston, Ontario.<\/span><\/p>\n

CTP has three stages:<\/span><\/p>\n